Ophelia set

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The Ophelia set includes a bodysuit and a skirt.

The close-fitting bodysuit is made of tulle and embellished with lace details sewn on by hand. The front is fitted with bust and waist darts. The back is fitted with waist darts. The neckline is low and V-shaped at the back and round at the front. The bodysuit fastens with an invisible zipper in the center back seam and also has a snap tape closure at the crotch.

The full circle skirt is made of six layers of tulle. The outer layer features godet pieces inserted into the slits. The upper part of the skirt is embellished with lace details sewn on by hand. There is a slit at the center back for the closure. The waistband fastens with a snap. The skirt is below-ankle length and features a train.

Approximate sewing time — 3 days (24 hours).

Model Marina: Height 176 cm (5'9"), Bust 84 cm (33 1/8"), Waist 62 cm (24 3/8"), Hips 90 cm (35 3/8"). Marina is wearing size 36 in height 3.

To sew this set, choose dress-weight fabrics with the following properties:

− medium weight, pliable, soft, with medium stretch on the crosswise grain

− the fiber content can include natural fibers (silk), artificial fibers (viscose), blends (silk + polyester, silk + viscose, etc.), and synthetics (polyester)

− the following fabrics are recommended: tulle, embroidered lace fabric

Attention! We do not recommend non-stretch fabrics (corsetry mesh) or excessively stretchy materials (knits, stretch mesh) for the bodysuit.

The set in the photo is made of tulle. The fabric is medium weight, pliable, soft, stretchy, and sheer. The fiber content is 100% polyester. The fabric weight is 20 g/m2.

The waistband on the skirt is made of silk satin. The fabric is medium weight, non-stretch, and soft. The fiber content is 100% polyester.The fabric weight is 150 g/m2.

1. Main fabric: 

1.1. Main fabric 1 (beige tulle), 20 g/m2, 300 cm wide, cut in one direction, in meters: 

Height, cm

Size

34

36

38

40

42

44

46

48

50

52

1 (154–160)

6.2

6.25

6.25

6.3

6.3

6.35

6.35

6.4

6.4

6.45

2 (162–168)

6.4

6.4

6.45

6.45

6.5

6.5

6.55

6.55

6.6

6.6

3 (170–176)

6.55

6.55

6.6

6.6

6.65

6.65

6.7

6.7

6.75

6.75

4 (178–184)

6.7

6.7

6.75

6.75

6.8

6.8

6.85

6.85

6.9

6.9

Main fabric 1 (beige tulle), 20 g/m2, 118" wide, cut in one direction, in yards: 

Height, ft

Size

34

36

38

40

42

44

46

48

50

52

1 (5’1”–5’3”)

6 3/4

6 7/8

6 7/8

6 7/8

6 7/8

7

7

7

7

7

2 (5’4”–5’6”)

7

7

7

7

7 1/8

7 1/8

7 1/8

7 1/8

7 1/4

7 1/4

3 (5’7”–5’9”)

7 1/8

7 1/8

7 1/4

7 1/4

7 1/4

7 1/4

7 3/8

7 3/8

7 3/8

7 3/8

4 (5’10”–6’1”)

7 3/8

7 3/8

7 3/8

7 3/8

7 3/8

7 3/8

7 1/2

7 1/2

7 1/2

7 1/2

1.2. Main fabric 2 (white tulle), 20 g/m2, 300 cm wide, cut in one direction, in meters: 

Height, cm

Size

34

36

38

40

42

44

46

48

50

52

1 (154–160)

15.05

15.1

15.15

15.2

15.3

15.3

15.4

15.4

15.5

15.55

2 (162–168)

15.7

15.8

15.8

15.85

15.95

15.95

16.05

16.05

16.2

16.2

3 (170–176)

16.35

16.4

16.45

16.5

16.55

16.6

16.7

16.7

16.75

16.8

4 (178–184)

17

17.05

17.1

17.15

17.2

17.25

17.3

17.35

17.4

17.45

Main fabric 2 (white tulle), 20 g/m2, 118" wide, cut in one direction, in yards: 

Height, ft

Size

34

36

38

40

42

44

46

48

50

52

1 (5’1”–5’3”)

16 1/2

16 1/2

16 5/8

16 5/8

16 3/4

16 3/4

16 7/8

16 7/8

17

17

2 (5’4”–5’6”)

17 1/8

17 1/4

17 1/4

17 3/8

17 1/2

17 1/2

17 1/2

17 1/2

17 3/4

17 3/4

3 (5’7”–5’9”)

17 7/8

17 7/8

18

18

18 1/8

18 1/8

18 1/4

18 1/4

18 3/8

18 3/8

4 (5’10”–6’1”)

18 5/8

18 5/8

18 3/4

18 3/4

18 3/4

18 7/8

18 7/8

19

19

19 1/8

2. Embroidered lace fabric for cutting out the decorative details

Attention! You should determine the fabric requirement by yourself taking into account the fabric type and structure, the number of lace details on the fabric, and your preferences regarding how many details you want to embellish the dress with. 

3. Additional fabric:

3.1. Silk satin, 150–170 g/m2, 140 cm (55") wide, cut in one direction, for all heights:

Size

34

36

38

40

42–44

46

48

50

52

meters

0.65

0.7

0.75

0.8

0.85

0.9

0.95

1

1.05

yards

3/4

3/4

7/8

7/8

7/8

1

1

1 1/8

1 1/8

3.2. Knit fabric (jersey), 160–180g/m2, 140cm (55") wide, for all sizes in all heights — 0.2m (1/4yd)

4. Interfacing, 40 g/m2, 140 cm (55") wide, for all heights: 

Size

34

36

38

40

42–44

46

48

50

52

meters

0.65

0.7

0.75

0.8

0.85

0.9

0.95

1

1.05

yards

3/4

3/4

7/8

7/8

7/8

1

1

1 1/8

1 1/8

5. Elastic for finishing the leg opening edges on the bodysuit, 1 cm (3/8”) wide (cut into two equal pieces), in centimeters: 

Height, cm

Size

34

36

38

40

42

44

46

48

50

52

1 (154–160)

98

103.5

109.4

115.3

121.4

127.5

133.6

140.1

146.4

152.6

2 (162–168)

98.5

104

110

116

122

128.1

134.3

140.8

147

153.2

3 (170–176)

98.9

104.6

110.5

116.5

122.5

128.6

134.7

141.3

147.5

153.8

4 (178–184)

99.5

105

110.8

117.1

123.2

129.3

135.4

141.9

148.1

154.4

Elastic for finishing the leg opening edges on the bodysuit, 1 cm (3/8”) wide (cut into two equal pieces), in inches: 

Height, ft

Size

34

36

38

40

42

44

46

48

50

52

1 (5’1”–5’3”)

38 5/8

40 3/4

43 1/8

45 3/8

47 3/4

50 1/4

52 5/8

55 1/8

57 5/8

60 1/8

2 (5’4”–5’6”)

38 3/4

41

43 1/4

45 3/8

48

50 3/8

52 7/8

55 3/8

57 7/8

60 3/8

3 (5’7”–5’9”)

38 7/8

41 1/8

43 1/2

45 7/8

48 1/4

50 5/8

53

55 5/8

58 1/8

60 1/2

4 (5’10”–6’1”)

39 1/8

41 3/8

43 5/8

46 1/8

48 1/2

50 7/8

53 1/4

55 7/8

58 1/4

60 3/4

IMPORTANT!When purchasing fabric, please account for shrinkage and buy 5% more than required. 

6. One invisible zipper, 50 cm (19 5/8") long, for all sizes and heights

7. Snap tape, 2 cm (3/4") wide — 7 cm (2 3/4")

8. One pair of bra cups (in the necessary size)

9. Onesew-on snap, 1 cm (3/8") in diameter

10. Matching thread for main fabric 1 — 1 spool

11. Matching thread for main fabric 2 — 1 spool

12. Invisible thread for sewing on the lace details (for example, Madeira No. 40 Monofil) — 1 spool

− sewing machine for construction

− invisible zipper foot for the sewing machine

− pinnable dress form

− pyrography kit and glass for preparing the lace details, or scissors

Bodysuit

Ease type

Ease measurement, cm

Ease measurement, in

Bust ease

 -2.9 – -11.6

 -1 1/8 – -4 5/8

Waistline ease

-3.6 – -4.3

-1 3/8 – -1 3/4

Hipline ease

-2.5 – -5.2

-1 – -2

Skirt 

Ease type

Ease measurement, cm

Ease measurement, in

Waistline ease

1

1 1/8

Hipline ease

106.9–107

42 1/8

Height, cm

Skirt length at center front including waistband, cm

Skirt length at center back including waistband and train (estimated), cm

1 (154–160)

117

177

2 (162–168)

121

181

3 (170–176)

125

185

4 (178–184)

129

189

Height, ft

Skirt length at center front including waistband, in

Skirt length at center back including waistband and train (estimated), in

1 (5’1”–5’3”)

46 1/8

69 5/8

2 (5’4”–5’6”)

47 5/8

71 1/4

3 (5’7”–5’9”)

49 1/4

72 7/8

4 (5’10”–6’1”)

50 3/4

74 3/8

Once the order is paid, within 1 minute you will receive an email with the details of the order and a link to your personal account, where the following will be available for download:

1. The pdf pattern in your chosen size, in the following formats: Letter, A4, A0 and plotter format. The size of the plotter format is indicated in the name of the document. You will need a plotter printer that can print at least 900 mm width.

2. Detailed instructions which include cutting layouts, construction steps accompanied by photos, as well as instructions on how to work with Vikisews patterns (printing, taping, adjusting, sewing terminology).

If you have any questions, please let us know at info@vikisews.com

Ophelia instructions Sample
How to choose the right size (Size chart)
Your height:
154-160162-168170-176178-184
Your size (European):
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